Climate Insights for Shimik

Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut, Canada

Hottest
July
14°C peak57°F peak
Coldest
February
-40°C low-40°F low
Wettest
August
48 mm rain1.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Shimik is cold. The average annual temperature is -13°C and approximately 264 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 48 mm of rainfall. Shimik is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -40°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 119cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Shimik is cold. The average annual temperature is 9°F and approximately 10.4 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 1.9 in of rainfall. Shimik is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -40°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 47in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-40°-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -30°Average: -33°Min: -36°FebMax: -34°Average: -37°Min: -40°MarMax: -26°Average: -29°Min: -32°AprMax: -15°Average: -19°Min: -22°MayMax: -4°Average: -7°Min: -9°JunMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 1°JulMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 7°AugMax: 12°Average: 9°Min: 6°SepMax: 3°Average: 2°Min: 0°OctMax: -5°Average: -7°Min: -9°NovMax: -17°Average: -20°Min: -22°DecMax: -24°Average: -27°Min: -30°
Max
Average
Min
-40°F-30°F-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -23°FAverage: -27°FMin: -32°FFebMax: -30°FAverage: -35°FMin: -40°FMarMax: -14°FAverage: -21°FMin: -26°FAprMax: 5°FAverage: -2°FMin: -8°FMayMax: 25°FAverage: 20°FMin: 16°FJunMax: 44°FAverage: 39°FMin: 34°FJulMax: 57°FAverage: 50°FMin: 44°FAugMax: 53°FAverage: 48°FMin: 43°FSepMax: 38°FAverage: 35°FMin: 32°FOctMax: 23°FAverage: 20°FMin: 16°FNovMax: 1°FAverage: -3°FMin: -8°FDecMax: -11°FAverage: -16°FMin: -22°F
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Min

Shimik has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 54°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 10°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -40°C and an average temperature of -37°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 13°C shift in average temperatures.Shimik has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 97°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 57°F with a mean of 50°F. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -40°F and an average temperature of -35°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 23°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6mmSnow: 6mmFebPrecipitation: 3mmSnow: 3mmMarPrecipitation: 8mmSnow: 7mmAprPrecipitation: 16mmSnow: 16mmMayPrecipitation: 13mmSnow: 12mmJunPrecipitation: 24mmSnow: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 43mmSnow: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 2mmSepPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 13mmOctPrecipitation: 38mmSnow: 33mmNovPrecipitation: 13mmSnow: 13mmDecPrecipitation: 10mmSnow: 10mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 2inFebPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 3inAprPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 6inMayPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 5inJunPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 5inOctPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 13inNovPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 5inDecPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 4in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Shimik is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 264 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 48 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3 mm. That's 44 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 119cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 33cm.Shimik is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 10.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.9 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 1.9 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.1 in. That's 1.7 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 47in accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 13in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 14km/hAprWind Speed: 15km/hMayWind Speed: 17km/hJunWind Speed: 16km/hJulWind Speed: 16km/hAugWind Speed: 17km/hSepWind Speed: 18km/hOctWind Speed: 17km/hNovWind Speed: 15km/hDecWind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 11mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
Wind Speed

Shimik is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 13km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.Shimik is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Shimik based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Shimik based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-36 °C-32 °F
-30 °C-23 °F
13 km/h8 mph
6 mm0.2 in
6 cm2 in
Feb
-40 °C-40 °F
-34 °C-30 °F
12 km/h8 mph
3 mm0.1 in
3 cm1 in
Mar
-32 °C-26 °F
-26 °C-14 °F
14 km/h9 mph
8 mm0.3 in
7 cm3 in
Apr
-22 °C-8 °F
-15 °C5 °F
15 km/h9 mph
16 mm0.6 in
16 cm6 in
May
-9 °C16 °F
-4 °C25 °F
17 km/h11 mph
13 mm0.5 in
12 cm5 in
Jun
1 °C34 °F
7 °C44 °F
16 km/h10 mph
24 mm0.9 in
2 cm1 in
Jul
7 °C44 °F
14 °C57 °F
16 km/h10 mph
43 mm1.7 in
1 cm0 in
Aug
6 °C43 °F
12 °C53 °F
17 km/h11 mph
48 mm1.9 in
2 cm1 in
Sep
0 °C32 °F
3 °C38 °F
18 km/h11 mph
44 mm1.7 in
13 cm5 in
OctCurrent
-9 °C16 °F
-5 °C23 °F
17 km/h11 mph
38 mm1.5 in
33 cm13 in
Nov
-22 °C-8 °F
-17 °C1 °F
15 km/h9 mph
13 mm0.5 in
13 cm5 in
Dec
-30 °C-22 °F
-24 °C-11 °F
15 km/h9 mph
10 mm0.4 in
10 cm4 in